Episode 4
Series celebrating the glory days of British motor racing. The 1970s was the era of three-time world champion Jackie Stewart, but also of the topless Pirelli calendar.
There's a distinct change of soundtrack for Formula One's 'Rock 'n' Roll Years' as the archive series enters the 1970s. This was the era of three-time world champion Jackie Stewart, but also of the topless Pirelli calendar - much ogled over by the BBC's 'motoring correspondents' in archive sequences from another world. The mood darkens, though, when Graham Hill, the gentleman giant of British grand prix racing, is killed in a freak plane crash and another British drive,r Roger Williamson, is filmed dying trackside in his mangled, blazing car.
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Reliant Robin
Duration: 00:57
Music Played
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The John Barry Orchestra
Beat Girl
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The Rolling Stones
Can't You Hear Me Knocking
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Led Zeppelin
The Rain Song
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The Who
Amazing Journey
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The Rolling Stones
Bitch
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Steely Dan
Do It Again
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Fleetwood Mac
The Chain
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Led Zeppelin
Immigrant Song
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Led Zeppelin
No Quarter
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John Barry
The Knack
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Led Zeppelin
The Song Remains The Same
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Taj Mahal
Leaving Trunk
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Bob Dylan
Simple Twist of Fate
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Series Producer | William Naylor |
| Producer | Francis Welch |
More about the legends of motor racing
Find out more about the legends of motor racing featured in this this series.
TV blog - Motor Racing At The BBC: That Petrol Emotion
Read producer Francis Welch's post on the making of the programme.
